stash59 wrote:whitetailassasin wrote:stash59 wrote:whitetailassasin wrote:I agree with all that was said, but there is also a flip side to this. Nothing wrong with setting expectations that can be higher than that of someone else's. To each his own. To some peace, quiet, and nature gets them by, to some the pursuit and trials of chasing mature whitetails does it. Some like the work, others don't. Some hunt for friends and family, some are solo. Some are brown its down, some hold out for the best buck they can find. Some are physically limited, some are not. Some are willing to get wet and some want to stay dry, point is, each person finds happiness in his or her way. No one should ever judge or look down on that. If you can see that someone is hunting for what you think are the wrong reasons, maybe you should first check yourself, as to thinking your reasons are the only right ones.
I'm actually pretty surprised about all of the comments this thread is getting. Some of the comments are pretty moving to me. I was basically trying to do some cognitive therapy on myself. Sharing my thoughts with others. Instead of keeping them to myself. To me carries a certain risk. It's like letting someone into your brain. So it helps me keep my thoughts even more grounded.
I've dreamed of killing a large antlered mature whitetail buck. Ever since I heard my dad's northern Wi. big buck stories. As a very little kid. Just hasn't worked out for me yet. I've messed up all of my chances so far. I'm not getting any younger. Health wise I'm more like a 78 year old man than a 58. I see time slipping through my fingers.
So having to accept that the odds are way against me. For another season is a pretty big deal for me.
WA I agree with you. Setting a standard that is almost impossible. Is the pinnacle of mature buck hunting. For me personally. Cause if you reach it. You can have great satisfaction within yourself. But in the whole scheme of life and living. It's not really all that important. But it sure is fun trying!!!!
Never stop trying! As long as the good lord is allowing you to do what you can, I believe in giving your all to whatever it is you do in your life: that way there isn't a regret for lack of effort, lack of intelligence and knowledge maybe, but not heart. Keep at it Stash, your more of an inspiration than I ever could be. When I'm down it's guys like you that keep me pushing because I can physically and mentally. When I'm pushing my body to its limits I think of how much effort you go to, and EXO, just to hunt, that is the second wind I need. I hum the marsh ode with pride and victory at that point.
Not feeling like much of an inspiration lately!! My current Lyme protocol has knocked me off my feet and kicked me in the but!! So I haven't been even close to being able to hunt. Since opening weekend.
Haven't been posting on the Beast either. Partly because it's just too hard to use the computer. Partly because by staying away from the Beast abit. I can keep some sense of sanity. Though I'm very happy for everyone else. Especially for those that have filled their freezer and put some bone on the wall. It's just a harsh reminder of my inability to participate in hunts myself.
I haven't given up. But like in war, sometimes the best thing to do in some battles. Is to retreat and regroup. Looking at the big picture this set back should eventually lead to being rid of all of this.
So to all of the killers. To the rest of you, keep at it. With each sit your odds are getting better!
Thanx
Chuck
Sorry to hear about your recent set back Stash. Hope you get well soon. I was actually going to post over the weekend asking where you have been since I was concerned you haven’t posted for quite some time. Noticed later you were still logging on so knew you were still around. Good to hear from you. Hang in there. Lot’s of season left to get out there and do some hunting. The hot weather was pretty tough going so you didn’t miss much.